Hornets 102, Bucks 81
Robin Lopez scored 11 of his season-high tying 21 points during a decisive third-quarter run and host New Orleans posted just its second victory in its last 11 games.
Lopez was 8-for-10 from the floor and scored 11 points during a 13-0 run as the Hornets turned a 60-58 deficit into a 71-60 edge with 4:15 remaining.
Ryan Anderson led the way with 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting as New Orleans won its 10th straight home game against Milwaukee. Jason Smith contributed 12 points and Greivis Vasquez chipped in 11 and nine assists as the Hornets shot 52.4 percent and posted their most lopsided victory of the season.
Brandon Jennings led Milwaukee with 25 points but made just 10 of 23 shot attempts. Monta Ellis added 17 for the Bucks, who shot a season-low 38.2 percent and scored just 31 points in the second half.
After Lopez's barrage, the Hornets took a 77-67 lead into the fourth on Anderson's fadeaway. They opened the fourth with a 12-2 run and the outcome was never in doubt.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles stuck with the same starting lineup that gave up the game's first 17 points to Boston on Saturday. ... Bucks F Mike Dunleavy returned after sitting out with a knee injury but scored just six points in 20 minutes. ... New Orleans has not lost to Milwaukee at home since 2003 and has shot over 52 percent in both meetings this season.